Slips, trips, and falls can happen at any time of the year, but they are more common when conditions are snowy and icy. People are more than twice as likely to experience a slip, trip, or fall incident during the winter months than any other period of the year.
Slips, trips, and falls continue to be the third-highest cause of muscle injury we see. Slipping and tripping hazards can result in injuries ranging from sprains, bruises, and cuts to fractures and head injuries.
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. But radon exposure, and the risk of cancer, can be prevented. Lower your risk by testing & mitigating.
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From promoting health clinics to career opportunities, IH’s new online calendar contains health-related events happening throughout the Interior region.
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Interior Health registered nurse Ilka Chobanova is a testament to how evidence-based best practices can improve patient outcomes.
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On Nov. 5, a record number of Grade 9 students across the Southern Interior spent the day shadowing staff at IH as they explored the world of health care.
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Erica McDivitt has been serving medical imaging patients for more than two decades. She’s now teaching and mentoring the next generation of X-ray technologists.
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After arriving in Canada in 2018, Marianne Danzalan never lost sight of her goal of becoming a licensed physiotherapist.
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